Textiles category fields

Field Type Options / Notes
Textile Type Dropdown Options: Quilt, Coverlet, Blanket, Tapestry, Embroidery, Sampler, Lace, Shawl, Table Linen, Bed Linen, Flag, Banner, Fragment, Yardage, Other
Technique Dropdown Options: Woven, Knitted, Crocheted, Quilted, Embroidered, Needlepoint, Cross-Stitch, Lace, Printed, Dyed, Other
Date/Period Text Enter date or period
Country of Origin Text Enter country of origin
Maker/Artist Text Enter maker or artist name
Signed/Marked Boolean Is the piece signed or marked?
Dated Boolean Does the piece have a date?
Date on Piece Text Enter date shown on piece
Inscribed Boolean Does the piece have inscriptions?
Inscription Text Textarea Enter inscription text
Primary Fiber Dropdown Options: Cotton, Linen, Wool, Silk, Synthetic, Mixed
Primary Colors Text Enter primary colors
Overall Condition Dropdown Options: Excellent, Very Good, Good, Fair, Poor, Fragile

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Materials

Field Type Options / Notes
Secondary Fibers Text Enter secondary fiber materials
Metallic Thread Boolean Contains metallic thread?
Metallic Thread Type Text Gold, silver, etc.
Dye Type Dropdown Options: Natural, Synthetic, Mixed, Unknown
Color Fastness Dropdown Options: Stable, Some Fading, Running
Thread Count Text Enter thread count if applicable
Weave Structure Text Enter weave structure for woven textiles

Quilts

Field Type Options / Notes
Quilt Type Dropdown Options: Pieced, Appliqué, Whole Cloth, Crazy Quilt, Trapunto, Album, Medallion, Utility
Pattern Name Text Enter pattern name
Block Size Text Enter block size
Number of Blocks Number Enter number of blocks
Sashing Boolean Has sashing?
Borders Text Number and description of borders
Quilting Pattern Textarea Describe quilting pattern
Quilting Method Dropdown Options: Hand Quilted, Machine Quilted, Tied, Combination
Quilting Density Dropdown Options: Fine (10+ stitches/inch), Medium (6-9), Coarse (<6)
Batting Type Dropdown Options: Cotton, Wool, Polyester, Unknown
Binding Type Dropdown Options: Applied, Self-Binding, Turned Edge
Backing Fabric Text Describe backing fabric

Embroidery & Needlework

Field Type Options / Notes
Needlework Type Dropdown Options: Crewel, Silk Embroidery, Whitework, Cross-Stitch, Needlepoint, Beadwork, Stumpwork, Berlin Work, Other
Ground Fabric Dropdown Options: Linen, Cotton, Silk, Canvas, Wool
Thread Type Dropdown Options: Silk, Wool, Cotton, Metallic, Mixed
Stitches Used Textarea Describe stitches used
Sampler Type Dropdown Options: Band, Pictorial, Alphabet, Memorial, Map, Darning, Not Applicable
Maker Name Text Enter maker name
Maker Age Text Enter maker age
School/Institution Text Enter school or institution
Verse/Text Textarea Enter verse or text content
Motifs Textarea Describe motifs and designs
Frame Dropdown Options: Original, Period, Later, None
Frame Condition Dropdown Options: Excellent, Good, Fair, Poor, Not Applicable

Lace

Field Type Options / Notes
Lace Type Dropdown Options: Bobbin Lace, Needle Lace, Tape Lace, Tambour, Tatting, Crochet, Machine Lace, Mixed Technique
Lace Style Text Honiton, Duchesse, Chantilly, etc.
Fiber Dropdown Options: Linen, Cotton, Silk
Ground Type Text Enter ground type
Motifs Textarea Describe lace motifs
Original Use Text Collar, cuff, trim, etc.
Completeness Dropdown Options: Complete, Fragment, Partial

Tapestries & Coverlets

Field Type Options / Notes
Weaving Type Dropdown Options: Tapestry, Jacquard Coverlet, Overshot Coverlet, Summer & Winter, Other
Loom Type Text Enter loom type
Weaver Text Enter weaver name
Workshop/Manufactory Text Enter workshop or manufactory
Designer Text Enter designer if different from weaver
Subject/Design Textarea Describe subject or design
Warp Material Text Enter warp material
Weft Material Text Enter weft material
Corners Dropdown Options: Complete, Missing, Damaged
Fringe Dropdown Options: Original, Replaced, Missing, None Issued
Selvages Dropdown Options: Present, Cut, Damaged
Lined Boolean Is the piece lined?
Lining Condition Dropdown Options: Good, Poor, Not Applicable

Condition Details

Field Type Options / Notes
Fading Dropdown Options: None, Minor, Moderate, Significant
Fading Pattern Textarea Overall, sun fading, fold lines
Staining Dropdown Options: None, Minor, Moderate, Significant
Stain Type Textarea Rust, water, food, etc.
Tears/Holes Dropdown Options: None, Minor, Moderate, Significant
Losses Dropdown Options: None, Minor, Moderate, Significant
Loss Details Textarea Describe losses in detail
Moth Damage Dropdown Options: None, Minor, Moderate, Significant
Brittleness Dropdown Options: Supple, Slightly Stiff, Brittle, Very Fragile
Seam Condition Dropdown Options: Intact, Separating, Open
Binding Condition Dropdown Options: Intact, Worn, Separating, Replaced, Not Applicable
Previous Repairs Dropdown Options: None, Minor, Moderate, Significant
Repair Details Textarea Describe repairs in detail

Conservation

Field Type Options / Notes
Conservation Status Dropdown Options: Unrestored, Cleaned, Conserved, Restored
Cleaning Dropdown Options: Never Cleaned, Vacuumed, Wet Cleaned, Dry Cleaned
Cleaning Date Text Enter cleaning date
Repairs Textarea Describe repairs performed
Stabilization Textarea Describe stabilization work
Conservator Text Enter conservator name
Conservation Report Boolean Is there a conservation report?
Conservation Recommendations Textarea Enter conservation recommendations

Provenance & History

Field Type Options / Notes
Provenance Type Dropdown Options: Family History, Maker Documented, Institutional, Dealer, Auction, Estate, Unknown
Provenance Details Textarea Enter provenance details
Family History Textarea Enter family history
Original Owner Text Enter original owner name
Geographic Origin Text Enter geographic origin
Exhibition History Textarea Enter exhibition history
Publication History Textarea Enter publication history